Tag: British
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Unexpected Treasures at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts includes the McGlothlin collection of American art, the Gans collection of English silver, and works by Faberge.
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Tour Great Architecture from Anywhere
While you can never truly experience a place from a screen, it’s nice to have the option to see great architecture in 360 degrees from your couch.
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Turner: The Life Behind the Paintings
If you enjoy the works of J.M.W. Turner and want to know more about him, I suggest reading Franny Moyle’s comprehensive book about his life and art.
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An Oasis in New York City: The Frick Collection
The Frick Collection is one of my favorite museums. In addition to a world-class art collection, it’s also a calm oasis in the middle of New York City.
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Turner and His Disappearing Colors
Before synthetic colors, it was important to choose your paints wisely. Artists like Turner didn’t always do this, and their paintings discolored quickly.
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What is History Painting?
History painting was once an important genre in European art. Learn about its characteristics and why all the most ambitious artists wanted to pursue it.
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Fun Words I Learned Studying Art
I’ve learned so many cool words while studying art history. Here are six of my favorites along with definitions and artwork examples of each one.
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A Guide to Romanticism
Learn about the different themes and stylistic attributes of Romanticism in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
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Rogue’s Gallery – Art Dealers as Colorful as any Artist
Rogue’s Gallery is a fascinating book about the history of art dealers. As it turns out, it’s not just the artists who have big personalities.
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A Guide to Pre-Raphaelite Painting
Learn about Pre-Raphaelite painting – major artists, their ideas, and how you can identify the works? Find out how it relates to the industrial revolution.
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A Review of the Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art is an entire museum dedicated to historical British art. Learn about my experience and the Louis I. Kahn-designed building.
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A Guide to Romanesque Architecture
Romanesque was a style of medieval architecture popular in Western Europe in the 1000s and 1100s. Here’s everything you need to know about Romanesque.
